15 Awesome Christmas Gift for 1-Year-Olds

One thing most kids have in common is their love of toys or the boxes and gift wrap the toys come in! At this young age, finding an awesome Christmas gift for any child can be really difficult because each child’s needs and interests are different. Plus, they change so quickly.  Nonetheless, some gifts are all around great for learning, playing, or wearing. Here are some awesome Christmas gifts for 1-year-olds that they can use now or grow into.

Christmas Gifts for 1-Year-Olds

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Christmas Toy Gift Ideas for 1-Year-Olds:

Battan Wooden Activity Cube

My son loves this activity cube and has been playing with it for about three months. It reminds me of the activity cubes in the doctor’s office, when I was growing up. It has 5 sides that include spinners, a bead maze, doors to open, mix and match puzzles and a zig zag racetrack. There is so much to do, your 1-year-old can play and learn for hours without getting bored! This toy is sturdy as it is made of solid wood. It will last as long as your little one wants to play with it. It’s a great toy for learning hand-eye coordination and cause-and-effect.

 SmarTrike Breeze Toddler Tricycle

Give your toddler a fun ride and help develop motor skills with this multi-stage tricycle for toddlers. This bike can grow with your child. At 15 months you can go for walks and push your toddler. This allows you to remain in control while your toddler enjoys the ride. They can learn to hold the handles and put their feet on the motionless pedals. My son is still on this stage and he loves it! When we go fast it guarantees his laughter every time. The harness makes sure he’s safe even if he lets go of the handlebars. He’ll get a lot of use out of this in the next couple of years.  It seems far off, but time passes quickly and he’ll be riding by himself in no time. This toy is great for learning cause & effect and balance.

 Fisher Price Xylophone

Fun, musical toy, recommended for ages 18 months to 5 years old. Although the bottom is made of plastic, its a durable toy that can grow with your child. My son is 15 months and he enjoys making this xylophone ring.  The four wheels and string make sure your child doesn’t lose the mallet and can also tug the toy along with them just about anywhere. The xylophone helps to develop hand-eye coordination and gross motor skills.

Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Wagon

Last year, I bought this for my son for Christmas. He didn’t start using it until he was 12 months, but he truly enjoys it. His favorite part is dropping the shapes into the wagon. He hasn’t got to the point of pulling it behind him yet, so there’s still so much to learn! It has music, lights and songs for kids to enjoy. You can set the audio to three different stages of learning! This makes a great Christmas gifts for 1-Year-Olds.

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

Offered in four color options, this walker is great for 1-year-olds who are just learning to walk. It has a removable play panel for floor play. This stage is great before walking starts, or even as a toy after the walker isn’t of use anymore. Included is piano keys that play musical notes, shape sorters and light-up buttons. This walker encourages walking, creativity and helps to develop motor skills.

VTech Magic Star Learning Table

VTech’s learning center for toddlers includes English and Spanish settings. The legs are detachable, so your little one can play without standing up. Toys to help build motor skills include steering wheel, spinning rollers, shape sorters, light-up buttons, piano keys and music. My son plays with this table all the time, including flipping it upside down at times…in which case the detachable legs are a blessing. This way he cannot hurt himself.

Jolly Ingle Christmas by Becky Wilson

Who doesn’t like an interactive book? As babies become toddlers they pay more attention to images, colors and sounds. If you have story time, this is a great Christmas-themed book. The festive Christmas sounds make story time more fun! Sounds include reindeer pattering, jingle bells, trains, children laughing, elves and more. I bought my son a similar book at Sam’s Club. This is the closet to it and I believe this will be a hit for a fun Christmas gift!

Leap Frog Learning Friends

Interactive book with 100 words to help your toddler learn animals, food, clothing and colors. When you touch the image it says the word. Toddlers can also have fun flipping the pages and listening to the songs and words. English and Spanish words play. My son has a blast listening to the words and flipping this through this book. It’s a great learning tool and will help him as he gets older.

Mini Tudou Baby Blocks

If your child enjoys throwing things, these blocks are a wonderful Christmas present. This 12 piece block set is soft and durable. They are safe for your toddler to chew or toss for fun. BPA free and made of non-toxic food grade silicone. They can be stacked, squeezed and felt. Each side is embossed with animals, fruit and shapes. Also another favorite of my son, which he plays with daily. He likes to toss them in and out of his playpen and hide them around the house!

Vtech Turn & Learn Driver

Pretend driving has never been so fun! When your little one moves the steering wheel a dog character will move back and forth. It also has a shift gear, mirror and signal lever. The 5 buttons on top play songs, says phrases and melodies. This car toy has over 60 sounds/songs and helps build fine motor skills.

Alternatives to Toy Gifts for 1-year-olds

When your little one has too many toys to count and you aren’t sure what might make a good gift…. Check out this list of alternatives to toy gifts for 1-year-olds for Christmas.

Soft Landing Premium Character Chair

What’s the perfect gift for kids who already have a lot of toys? A soft landing chair! Sit comfortable in this cute and soft foam character chair. This seat is suitable for children 18 months and up. It has side pockets and a carrying handle. Very safe for toddlers because it’s made of foam, so if they flip, hit, kit or land hard in it, they only feel padded comfort.

Simple Joys by Carter’s Christmas Sleepers

The most useful Christmas gifts for 1-Year-Olds is winter-friendly sleepers! These are cheery for the holiday season and warm for the weather, this two pack pajamas are too cute to resist. Keep your little one warm and cozy! These footed pajamas are also flame resistant.

Halo Wearable Blanket

This early walker blanket is great. My son has this one and they are a real help if you don’t want your toddler to sleep with a blanket or they kick off their blankets just as quick as you cover them up. These are a must!  Soft fleece, warm and have foot wholes, so if your toddler is walking, you’re all good!

Christmas Sweater

Nothing says Christmas like a cute, photo worthy Christmas sweater. For those like me who don’t knit…this is a cheery holiday option! It’s offered in both red & navy blue. Celebrate the holiday is style with this adorable Christmas sweater!

Toddler Non-Skid Slippers

Easy on toddler slippers are a great gift. Little feet need protection, even in the house, so these little indoor slippers are perfect. They are easy to walk in, have a light padded insole and rubber sole. They stay on because they have elastic around the ankle. Available in sizes up to 24 months. Many different designs and colors to choose from.

I hope you enjoyed this list of awesome Christmas gift ideas for 1-year-olds! Happy Christmas shopping.

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